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Gigabyte borrows space industry and data center tech, along with all the relevant buzzwords, for its 40th anniversary…Gigabyte is celebrating its 40th anniversary with special edition PC hardware, including the X870E Aorus Infinity Next motherboard. This new board features data center-grade VRMs and advanced cooling solutions inspired by space technology. Gigabyte also announced the X870 Aorus Infinity, which focuses on enhanced memory responsiveness for the AMD X870 platform.
Report says motherboard manufacturers are in crisis as builders aren't building new rigs as much anymoreMotherboard manufacturers are facing a significant crisis due to a combination of factors including a memory crisis, geopolitical events, and a general disincentive for PC building. Companies like MSI, Gigabyte, and ASRock are projected to see sales declines, with Asus experiencing a steep drop in shipments. While AI presents a potential revenue stream, the overall market for high-end gaming PCs lacks compelling upgrades, impacting motherboard sales.
Gigabyte's latest Intel motherboard is a little bit sideways, and it's all about reaching 10,400 MT/s with a…Gigabyte has released a new Intel Z890 motherboard, the Aorus Tachyon Duo X Ice, designed with serious overclockers in mind. The board features an unusual layout with sideways DRAM slots and M.2 connectors, and CPU power sockets in an odd place. While it offers four M.2 slots, the rear I/O panel is sparse, and the large heatsink may interfere with large graphics cards, making it less ideal for everyday gaming PCs.
iBUYPOWER RDY Y70 R17 review - a fantastic RTX 5080 gaming PCThe iBUYPOWER RDY Y70 R17 is a high-end gaming PC featuring an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 and AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, delivering excellent performance in games and general tasks. Housed in a stylish Hyte Y70 case, it offers good cooling and upgrade potential, though its large size and initial fan noise require minor adjustments. Despite a high price point, it offers good value for a pre-built system with a three-year warranty.
If Gigabyte's original X870E X3D Wood motherboard didn't do it for you, how about this moody 'Dark…Gigabyte has released a new motherboard, the X870E Aero X3D Dark Wood, featuring a revised darker wood texture finish. This new model builds upon the original X870E X3D Wood, aiming to bring natural warmth and character to high-performance PCs. The article also touches on user opinions regarding wood-paneled components and potential case pairings.
Phasmophobia Haunts Gamers While Mario Gets a Major Upd... | TAGRecent gaming news includes Mario Kart World receiving a patch that nerfs the Lightning Bolt item, a rumored Final Fantasy 9 remake being put on hold, and Amazon offering deals before its Big Spring Sale ends. Additionally, ASUS released the ROG Crosshair X870E Glacial motherboard, Disney is reportedly considering acquiring Epic Games, and a KPop Demon Hunters x McDonald's collaboration is being highlighted. Guides are also available for Crimson Desert's Secret Garden Abyss puzzle and Arc Raiders' Outstanding Balance quest.
Yes, it's $1,200, but it's also one of the most impressive motherboards aroundThe ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Glacial is an ultra high-end motherboard for AMD's Socket AM5 platform, priced at $1,200. It features a lavish design, a five-inch display, extensive cooling solutions for VRMs and up to seven M.2 SSDs, and dual 10 Gbps Ethernet ports. Despite its high cost, it offers class-leading features and impressive performance for PC enthusiasts.
Oops, ASRock says motherboards will support 'newly launched' AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 CPU that has definitely not…ASRock briefly announced support for the unreleased AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 CPU on its AM5 motherboards via a press release, which was later deleted. The chip has not officially surfaced, leading to speculation about its release and potential benefits, especially for gaming.